The inspirational value of the space program is probably of far greater importance to education than any input of dollars... A whole generation is growing up which has been attracted to the hard disciplines of science and engineering by the romance of space. --Arthur C. Clarke (1917 - ), First on the Moon, 1970. 2
inspiration
A person or thing that moves the intellect or emotions or prompts action or invention: * stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc, to special or unusual activity or creativity 1
the act or power of exercising an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions; the result of such influence which quickens or stimulates; as, the inspiration of occasion, of art, etc. 2
inspiration
Inspirational quotes * the words of others have the power to inspire